Firm Profile > Van Doorne > Amsterdam, Netherlands

‘The team is lead by charismatic and solution-oriented Elisabeth Thole. She has an extremely good standing in the Netherlands and the EU data protection community. Elisabeth is also a strong leader. She makes the difference.’

‘Van Doorne team is the authority in privacy, IT and cybersecurity. They not only have profound knowledge and experience in this field, but speak the language of peers in directly related (IT, PR) fields.’

‘Having been able to work with Elisabeth Thole for a number of years, you come to appreciate not only her authority in her field, but her entrepreneurship, her recognition of qualities and accomplishments of others, and above all, the fact that she is very approachable.’

‘I have worked with Elisabeth Thole on data protection matters for more than a decade. She and her team have extensive knowledge about the challenges companies face with respect to data protection.’

‘Elisabeth Thole is my go-to person for data protection advice in the Netherlands. Her advice is always clear and prompt with an understanding of the commercial setting.’

‘Van Doorne’s lawyers are very aware of the latest developments in the field of privacy law, work meticulously and decisively, and fight for the interests of their client to the last decimal point. In my experience, the lawyers of Van Doorne not only respond to the question that has been asked, but also go deeper into the circumstances that led to that question.’

‘Elisabeth Thole is one of best lawyers in Netherland and her knowledge and way of working is great.’

‘Hands-on, very practical and pragmatic.’

‘Ed van Liere and Jan Leliveld are specialists. Pleasant to work with.’

‘In fraud and white collar Jan Leliveld stands out in the market. ’

‘Jan Leliveld was closely connected and aware of sensitivities.’

‘Rutger ten Ham: clever and adequate associate – hands on and great value for money.’

‘Jan Leliveld: very responsive and effective. Clever translation to the business, makes a difference and eases legal worries with the client. Problem solver.’

‘Jan Leliveld and Ed van Liere are extremely capable of dealing with large complicated cases. Their team is very adequate.’

‘Vanessa Liem is incredibly dedicated to the case, handling at the same time tricky legal questions and very concrete aspects of the investigation process. Her energy and pragmatism enable her to solve problems very efficiently.’

‘Jan Leliveld is very hands-on, easy to work with and gifted. He is definitely one of the best in the field of economic criminal law.’

‘Highly experienced team, both in litigation and in internal investigations. Van Doorne can build a dedicated skilled team who can execute large amounts of work in a limited time. Their pragmatic approach enables them to work efficiently, anticipating material or legal difficulties. Great individuals to work with!’

‘Jan Leliveld provides accurate analysis of complex situations. Due to his long experience of white-collar crime cases, he anticipates possible evolutions of cases and legal consequences of investigation findings. His relational qualities help to handle elegantly sensitive situations.’

‘Van Doorne has a varied team. The team consists of experienced lawyers, as well as lawyers who used to work for companies and the investigative authorities.’

‘Ed van Liere and Jan Leliveld are very experienced criminal defence lawyers. They are nice to work with and very accessible. They maintain good contacts with the prosecution service. This makes them a suitable adviser in settlement negotiations.’

‘Very knowledgeable in the specific field of distribution and agency contracts’.

‘Enormous diversity of expertise’.

‘They are friendly people and knowledgeable’.

‘Practical, pragmatic, insightful, solution-focused, no-nonsense legal advice’.

‘As part of the negotiation of law, demonstrated ability to quickly compare and contrast the law across multiple jurisdictions, highlighting potential risks and opportunities’.

‘Bart van Reeken delivered a unique negotiating approach leveraging simple, common sense examples’.

‘Bart van Reeken’s IT work is phenomenal’.

‘We are consistently impressed with Bart van Reeken.’

‘This practice is unique in being able to understand our complex business needs and the requirements for detailed long-term contracts’.

‘Attention to detail and ability to grasp technical concepts enabled both parties to focus on the substance of the requirements’.

‘Bart van Reeken is very approachable and drives for solutions’.

‘One of the top firms for D&O insurance claims with strong capabilities for both insurance coverage work and defence of directors and officers. ’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse has excellent negotiation skills and is a good strategist.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse has gained deep knowledge of D&O insurance claims.’

‘Angelique Thiele and her team have profound knowledge about the legal advice a German Pfandbriefbank would need in the Netherlands. They combine a very commercial approach with a hands-on mentality to get the deal done. The legal advice is always excellent!’

‘Angelique Thiele is very good in negotiations and knows everyone in the market.’

‘Hands-on approach, backed by strong knowledge about the subjects at hand. Always time for multiple questions. Practical and entrepreneurial mindset.’

‘Extra personal touch, commitment and dedication.’

‘The Van Doorne team provided an outstanding service in all respects. They were absolutely on top of the legal, commercial, transaction management and client relationship aspects.’

‘Angelique Thiele is simply one of the best banking lawyers I have worked with in any jurisdiction. She is in complete command of the law and market practice, making her a formidable negotiator, but always maintains a polite and friendly attitude. Highly responsive with an exceptional work rate. A rare ability to distil complex legal issues down to clear relevant advice.’

‘The team at Van Doorne has a clear view on the current market situation.’

‘Mark Moolhuizen and Jordie Bakker are characterised by great enthusiasm, punctuality and broad knowledge’.

‘We’ve been working with the firm for a long time now, and they are responsive, quick, pro-active and they understand our needs without asking’. 

‘The team is very flexible and available; they have a pragmatic attitude, without losing sight of the important legal issues’.

‘Compact, highly qualified team’.

‘Annerie Ploumen has a high level of leadership and stands up for the client’.

‘Extremely capable, legally brilliant, solutions-oriented and with seemingly limitless capabilities of getting the job done in the timelines provided’.

‘Van Doorne’s dedicated arbitration team forms part of a larger group of dispute resolution specialists, of over 75 lawyers widely experienced in various subjects. This allowed Van Doorne to field top-notch arbitration expertise (arbitration partner Bas van Zelst). This is exactly what the case required; has proven highly-effective, both in terms of the favourable outcome of the arbitration, and with respect to keeping our management and insurance companies aligned.’

‘Bas van Zelst is highly skilled in arbitration. He combines his academic expertise with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. We particularly appreciate Van Doorne’s ability to advise clearly and effectively on the appointment of arbitrators. With their arbitration partners Bas van Zelst and Rogier Schellaars being well-connected in the arbitration community, both nationally and internationally, they are able to find the right fit for the case and, subsequently, strike the right tone in the arbitration and get the result. Bas and Simone Hoogeveen also deserve praise for their awareness of governance and regulatory issues, and facilitating our legal team in managing the case internally.’

‘Practical, to-the-point explanation of theoretiocal problems with high financial impact.’

‘Rogier Schellaars is able to explain very difficult issues in a relaxed and down-to-earth manner which gives you confidence that you really understand the issue and gives a basis from which to make a judgement.’

‘I have worked on numerous Supreme Court appeals with Van Doorne. In my experience the commercial litigation practice of Van Doorne is very solid, good quality and very nice people. I work in particular with Jasper Leedekerken. He is an excellent lawyer, very strategic and well balanced. His client handling skills are superb.’

‘The unique practice at Van Doorne puts forward its openness and opposition to the client’s decisions they believe are not cost-efficient in order to provide the best results to the business.’

‘Attorney-at-law Pieter de Jong Schouwenburg is a profesional litigator and mediator,  who stands out in giving cost-efficient advice on litigation and possible solvency of the debtors. Always helps to mediate the settlement between our business and the debtors.’

‘Van Doorne has a continious fresh and stable partnership. They make you feel comfortable, but show their fresh approach each time. Annemieke Hendrikse and Sjoerd Kamerbeek both have extremely high IQ’s.’ 

‘A very professional, service-oriented team. High expertise, very reliable. Lisette Bieleveld stands out. I have worked with her for many years. She is simply incredibly competent and experienced. It is always a pleasure to work with her. Alexandra Weidner, a senior associate is very fast, very reliable.’

‘Sjoerd Kamerbeek and his team have a robust knowledge of the W&I insurance market and the interaction between concepts of M&A/contract law and insurance law particularly. Experienced team.’

‘Very knowledgeable and connected team, who will keep our interest in mind at all times. Very dedicated and involved/concerned partners within the firm, especially Pieter de Jong Schouwenburg, who always takes the time for you and is very punctual, accurate and creative with his solutions.’

‘This practice has a broad knowledge of the law but also of the economics. This team is on top of your matter, but also fun to work with. Jasper Leederkerken will get quickly to the heart of the matter. He is easy to work with and approachable. The same goes for Sjoerd Kamerbeek. He is a young and intelligent lawyer.’

‘Highly knowledgeable team, with quick responses to make sure that actions can be taken’.

‘Good listening skills that lead to more solutions’.

‘The practice is pro-active, organises webinars whenever appropriate and pays a lot of attention to the relationship’.

‘They study the business and the branch and are interested in the activities of the company’.

‘The practice works well as a team and they are all always well informed’.

‘The partner and associates have a fantastic feeling for the business’.

‘Van Doorne’s employment team offer speedy high-quality legal services’.

‘Team members are always available for consultation’.

‘Louis Jonker has consistently showed deep domain knowledge’.

‘They are ahead of the curve, and think along with the client’.

‘Kriek Wille is an extremely skilled litigator’.

‘Kriek Wille is an excellent lawyer in every way, and she knows how to leverage her skilled team’.

‘Kriek Wille is in a league of her own, not only is she extremely smart, business savvy and knowledgeable, but she also is a lot of fun to be around’.

‘In their advice, they weighed everything which got us the best result possible, beyond any expectation’.

‘Able to dedicate the right professionals to the issues that matter’.

‘Kriek Wille is a great professional, highly dedicated and very well-known in the media and communications business’.

‘Kriek Wille is a clever litigator, and as a result is very helpful in the transaction practice as well’.     

‘Hard work ethic, good advice also on the commercial side ’

‘Whole team is good, Angelique Thiele provides excellent guidance and advice.’

‘The team is highly professional and leadership in their specialty.’

‘We want our advisors to take the lead and guidance. To be better than others. Van Doorne’s team does that.’

‘Angelique Thiele and her staff are in our real estate (financing) field well known for their personal professional and open contact. Goal driven and thinking about solving legal issues, within agreed timeframes and quotes, instead of creating them.’

‘We have worked with Angelique Thiele and Babette Vos in numerous deals and projects (like standardizing termsheets and general terms) in which they always gave their open and honest professional informed feedback which brought us, as an organisation, further as well.’

‘Excellent finance team. Great connections in the real estate industry’

‘Client dedication. Top quality tailor made approach’

‘The team is well-rounded, deeply skilled and has worked with each other for a long time. They give you advice from a principal/owner perspective. ’

‘Great team of integrated real estate (finance) experience. On the structuring, legal documentation and notary side, two notable partners are Angelique Thiele and Arien van Heesen.’

‘They have high knowledge on the material, are flexible, easy to reach and always professional but friendly ’

‘Friendly, high experience, good price to quality ratio and always reachable ’.

‘The team delivers solid, independent advice and services, in time and as specified’.

‘Partner participation is the staple diet, but team members hold their own in the communication with, and delivery to, the client.’

‘We find the strength is in the team. There is never a ball dropped as team members co-operate in delivering the service to the client.’

‘Van Doorne is able to adapt and always has a solution-oriented approach’.

‘Legally brilliant, very practical and solutions-oriented, they are true dealmakers in the very best sense of the word’.

‘Steffen Alleman, our relationship partner and is a brilliant deal lawyer, a joy to work with and someone for whom literally no issue is unsolvable’.

‘Pragmatic and commercial; dedicated/available; efficient; client-oriented mindset.’

‘Angelique and her team are well connected and very well informed about the market. They invest in thought leadership and therefore they are seen as one of the leading firms in the Dutch market.’

‘Personal yet still professional approach.’

‘Key persons do not change. Interaction between the different legal fields works very well. ’

‘High commitment and great care. As a client, you have the feeling that you can sign without any worries because the lawyers have thought about all relevant aspects.’

‘Strong focus on PE related (governance) issues. High calibre of people. Content-wise, very strong as well as on interpersonal skills.’

‘Hugo Reumkens stands out because of his deep knowledge on governance issues.’

‘In depth expertise, passionate, accurate and fast.’

‘Rein Bressers (associate) and Jeroen Sombezki (partner) are not only very capable but also accurate, fast and, on a personal level, a pleasure to work with.’

‘Experienced and hands-on team for large and smaller complex deals at competitive prices.’

‘Jeroen Sombezki stands out as an experienced and hands-on trusted adviser, able to anticipate and tailor deals to clients’ needs.’

‘Excellent team that delivers on every transaction.’

‘Steffen Alleman is the best M&A lawyer I have worked with in my 15+ years experience in M&A and private equity. Always committed to get the best deal done for his client and able to close transactions in challenging situations.’

‘Very good all-round legal service’.

‘Creative and strong with complex legal cases’.

‘Legal products are high quality’.

‘I found the team in Van Doorne to be very professional in their approach to dealing with our subject matter. Information flow was steady and concise at all times.’

‘Sarah Beeston and Nina Korstenbroek are very intelligent and very pleasant to work with. Sarah Beeston has significant expertise in cartel cases and merger control and deals with the most complex cases. She heads the department with a great team assisting her, but she is also closely following up and involved in cases. She has also significant experience in follow-on damages cases.’

‘Sarah and Nina are pragmatic, competent and highly responsive. A pleasure working with them.’

‘None has excelled Van Doorne in terms of quality of advice which is not only technically very sound but also accessible. No nonsense, on point and very practical.’

‘Van Doorne’s EU and competition practice has experience in all the relevant branches of EU competition law. Van Doorne’s strong knowledge in the healthcare and life sciences industries and related standards is impressive.’

‘I enjoyed working together with Pim Jansen, who is definitely someone to watch in the field of EU industrial regulation. His solid knowledge of EU internal market law and the free movement framework is also appreciated. Pim combines a pragmatic legal mindset with a useful academic background, which is a real plus.’

‘Van Doorne’s competition practice delivers 100% satisfaction. Everything you can want from you legal team – highly knowledgeable, responsive, clear, to the point and friendly as well.’

‘Pim Jansen stands out for being an experienced and trusted advisor highly skilled in both competition and administrative law. This combination is useful across the entire field of competition law but also gives him a particular advantage in more specialised areas such as energy regulation.’

‘This is undoubtedly a very competent practice, strong on M&A and with an excellent Healthcare specialist team that were quite crucial to us in completing our transaction.’

‘Partner Onno Boerstra provides knowledgeable and pragmatic legal advice.’

‘Collaboration between team members is excellent.’

‘Jeroen Sombezki has in-depth knowledge on start-up and scale-up funding and thus is able to provide practical and valuable insight in both structuring and negotiation of the deal.’

‘Down to earth. Able to connect with multiple types of parties at the table. Always delivers, even under immense time pressure. Fair fees for the quality delivered.’

‘I regularly worked with Jeroen Sombezki (Partner) and Emmy van Hengel (Associate). With Jeroen I very much like the responsibility that he gives his team, which enables them to clearly advice a client rather than execute the partner’s advice only. In addition, Jeroen is very likeable and able to connect with entrepreneur’s which enables him to ‘bridge’ views from an investor point of view with the entrepreneur. As for Emmy I do think she is a great talent in the office. She clearly unburdens Jeroen in much of his work and puts forward her advice on many occasions.’

‘Flexible, creative and able to think in the interests of all involved stakeholders’.   

‘Always looking for an innovative solution based on the last legal insights’.

‘They are positively surprising us with legal constructions and suggestions that improve our position’.

‘Stefan van Rossum is smart and very pragmatic, and is able to think in solutions instead of only mentioning what kind of risks are involved’.

‘Legally brilliant, available, hands-on and deal-and solutions-oriented.’

‘Rob de Win is our contact partner for tax matters. Rob is very accessible, brilliant and extremely solutions-oriented. He is also a very calm and clear communicator who is able to put his brilliant solutions into words that a non-expert can clearly follow. In addition, he takes matters in hand in a way that inspires confidence.’

‘Roger Schellaars is the litigator and advisor you want to have on your side’.

‘Roger Schellaars is a highly committed individual with the experience, in-depth knowledge, strategic thinking and board room credibility that will assist you as client in managing your risks’.

‘An enthusiastic and highly skilled team, with excellent knowledge of the law and good insights in the interactions between law and practice’.

‘Hugo Reumkens is an excellent lawyer with detailed knowledge of the law and he frequently acts as a public speaker and is an excellent and passionate lecturer’.

‘The team delivers pragmatic and practical overviews of the situation at hand and comes up with potential solutions, especially in conflict situations, which we can negotiate and that prevents us from a long and costly court case with an unknown outcome.’

‘Mrs Kriek Wille is a highly qualified, pragmatic, and solution-oriented counsel. ’

‘They have up to date and in-depth knowledge of the subject and furthermore are specialised in IP in the public domain. Their knowledge is not limited to The Netherlands, but includes trans-national (EU and beyond EU) expertise.’

‘Kriek Wille provides in-depth and up to date legal advice. She also manages to provide this advice in the context befitting our organisation. Since she is able to combine legal expertise with daily use for us as her client.’

‘They have a strong will to get things done and do it in an accurate and no-nonsense type of communication. ’

‘Helpful and flexible. Quick to respond.’

‘Solid knowledge; practical solutions offered.’

‘Kriek Willie and Chris Veld were very quick to pick up on the technical aspects of the case even though the product which was the subject of the dispute is not something one often comes across. Their ability to remain objective was much appreciated, even if this meant some rigorous inquiry and tough questioning for their own clients in getting up to speed with the facts. This provided in-house counsel with the reassurance that their assessment was realistic.’

‘Over the years, the team has gained in consistency and depth. This is typically a litigation practice, capable of dealing with complex cases. Careful, considerate, aware of the bigger commercial picture, but very sharp. Any in house legal team will enjoy working with this team.’

‘Kriek Wille is heading this practice for a number of years. Her recognition in the market for being an outstanding professional and for leading an outstanding team has grown considerably over the years. Kriek has an exceptional ability to analyse IP issues in the context of the overall commercial interests of any client, as a result of which clients quickly rely on her judgement. In IP litigation, she is second to none.’

‘Very good experience in IP law. Distinctive from other offices in the market in terms of knowledge and experience.’

‘Personal contact, sound strategy, good consultation‘.

‘No-nonsense, first-class legal support. ’

‘Kriek Wille – highly skillful and practical lawyer. Honest about chances and position of the client.’